Woodville Palace, Shimla

An erstwhile British bungalow and now owned and run by the Jubbal Royal Family, Woodville Palace Hotel is a charming place to stay at when in Shimla with its turrets and domes, its ivy-swathed walls and lawns ringed by deodars. Famous for the famous people that have stayed here, the hotel offers something for everyone, adventure sports, leisure amenities, solitude, ou name it. With an interesting array of food and beverage outlets that include a 1930s Hollywood themed bar, with autographed portraits of celebrities, to an all-glass restaurant, the hotel promises an interesting time. Get transported to the past with portraits of royalty and tiger skins that look down at you in the long corridors. The rooms are full of antique furniture, preserving their old-world look for an authentic touch, yet appointed with all modern amenities. The service is personalised,attentive without being intrusive and makes you feel at home.